Artists

I know that living in New York I might actually get lynched for saying this... but I'm so tired of artist and their live or die attitude about art.

Yes, I agree, art is a fundamental part of a cultured and advanced society. But.. I believe that it has gone too far. Not only the art, but the demeanor of actual artists. Its as if they know that their art is SO subjective that they have to overcompensate with an arrogant interpretation of art and their own personal work.

Lets face it. Art is a luxury. Art is peripheral part of human existence and is the first thing to go when a society is put under any financial of physical pressure. Most artists today come from a privileged background in all respects. Not only when they study and develop their craft, but also to be able to continue to season and sell their art.

I'm not saying art is a bad thing. I love it. But lets face it. It is what it is. Its a luxury. Something that should be taken for what it is. Nothing to live and die for. Artist have to know in the big scheme of things, their work is an indulgence. They have chosen a path where they are mostly self-serving and ultimately practice a self-centered life. People can argue that art-work gives many people joy. But in the scheme of life and careers, humans need doctors and teachers more than they need another hipster making a sculpture.

Obviously, this will offend lots of people. But my point is that artists need to stop being offended by every little comment. There are more important things in life than someone else's opinion. I want them to laugh and take it easy for once. So maybe their artwork is insignificant and crap. So who cares?! They should know that they have it good. They should appreciate the fact that they are able to do something that so many others are unable to do. I mean, I don't even need to go into Africa and developing nations sort of talk to prove that they have it good compared to most. So my bottom line to all those artist that get offended by EVERYTHING....TAKE IT EASY FOLKS! There are more important things in life to get upset over! YOU HAVE IT GOOD!